Best Nature Preserves Near Lancaster, PA [Ranked by Locals]
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Lancaster, PA has to offer.
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Top-Rated Overall Nature Preserves
Near Lancaster, PA
The
Nature Preserves
below are listed according to our rankings, starting with the highest-ranked Nature Preserves
first.
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
4.8
(1,547 Reviews)
Featured review:
"The park is beautiful!!! A ton of parking! The kids and I are doing the “Go Lancaster” and it was hard to find the trail since we never been to this park before. The instructions wasn’t very clear!! But asking around did help a lot and having a map of the park REALLY helps us. Once we found ...
Wolf Sanctuary of PA
4.6
(966 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Very informative. The staff are very good at explaining all about the wolves and answering questions. The weather was very hot and humid, so less than ideal. A guide advised that late fall or winter is the best time to see many active wolves. Visitors walk over steep rough ground so be sure to ...
Kellys Run Nature Preserve
4.8
(317 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Neat trail. Lots of folks hiking and hiking with dogs. If you have an older dog or non-agile dog, I would not recommend this hike. Beautiful rock formations and stream crossings. Lots of parking. Easy to navigate. Overall, worth the hour plus drive to get there." - Christina G....
Tucquan Glen & Pyfer Nature Preserves
4.7
(277 Reviews)
Featured review:
"WARNING: Love this beautiful nature preserve! One big downfall, NO PARKING... had to walk around 3 miles from House Rock on a trail to get here, lots of ups and downs... then had to walk back to house rock. Didn't know this until I got here...also bring watershoes to cross the creeks, the stones ar...
Turkey Hill Overlook Trail
4.6
(422 Reviews)
Featured review:
"This is a beautiful trail. We only had a few minutes to enjoy it. Be careful where you park. The squirrels were bombing cars with acorns." - Jean R....
Climbers Run Nature Center
4.8
(163 Reviews)
Featured review:
"A great place to explore nature. Secluded and quiet, diverse areas for spotting wildlife. Check their calendar for special event. The “volunteer work day” is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours in the woods…this event occurs monthly. Mud boots recommended, especially during the rainy seas...
Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve
4.7
(202 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Great place for a relaxing hike! Beautiful flowers in April. There is a stone trail back to where hiking trails start. Hike is easy with only slight upgrade. I saw a stroller or two on the trail but it will take a little muscle to get them over bumps and the stroller should have bigger wheels. Nice...
Shiprock Woods Nature Preserve
4.7
(80 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Great spot for a little hike through the woods. Well maintained impossible to get lost." - Louis H....
Lake Grubb Nature Park
4.4
(223 Reviews)
Featured review:
"As a local, I have heard of this lake often but never been there. I am glad I finally took the opportunity to check it out. It’s a nice lake and it is larger than I thought! The park is very nice too. It has a secluded feel with a nice view of the lake. There are pavilions and benches. It also fe...
Clark Nature Preserve
4.7
(54 Reviews)
Featured review:
"Spacious parking area with semi difficult trails that lead to wonderful views. Great for anyone wanting a good cardio workout with various inclines and rocks to climb." - Steven J....